Respiratory Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience to join our respiratory team, delivering comprehensive care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities include diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, applying advanced clinical skills, and educating patients, families, and healthcare staff; the therapist must communicate effectively and collaborate to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure and certifications such as BLS and RRT.
• 5 years of clinical experience in respiratory care.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards.
• Apply advanced clinical skills in patient care.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Critical care skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience to join the respiratory team. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, applying advanced clinical skills, and educating patients, families, and healthcare team members. The therapist must communicate effectively and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Qualifications include an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, current licensure and certifications such as BLS, RRT, and Respiratory Care Practitioner. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor's degree.

The position requires applying critical care skills for procedures like ECMO, mechanical ventilation, and bronchoscopy, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.